Abstract:
The present study investigates second-year students’ motivation towards learning
English in Boussam Mohamed Cherif high school in Bordj Ghedir. It aims to figure out
to what extent second year students are motivated to learn English as well as the different
factors that motivate and demotivate them. Our research relies on an integrated approach
combining Dornyei’s and Williams and Burden’s frameworks of second language
motivational strategies. To collect data, we administered a questionnaire to thirty (30)
students. In addition, an interview was conducted with their teachers.
For the analysis of data, a mixed-research method was used. The study, in fact, combines
quantitative and qualitative methods. We used statistical analysis and Qualitative Content
Analysis for results obtained from the questionnaires. As regards the interpretation of the
teachers’ interview, we followed the Qualitative Content Analysis method. The main
finding of the teachers’ interview indicates that the majority of teachers responded that
their students are motivated to learn English. On the other hand, student’s questionnaire
showed also that the majority of them are motivated to learn English. As regards the
demotivational factors, our findings show that factor relating to “fear of making
mistakes”, “shyness and anxiety”. Finally, on the basis of the results obtained we reached
the conclusion that the majority of second-year students are motivated to learn English
and their teachers motivate them to learn it using different techniques and strategies.
Key terms: Motivation, L2 Motivation, Motivational Strategies
